{"id":16444,"date":"2026-01-20T04:54:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T07:54:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/?p=16444"},"modified":"2026-04-19T09:54:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T12:54:11","slug":"burkina-fasos-digital-investment-stands-to-strengthen-online-lottery-access","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/burkina-fasos-digital-investment-stands-to-strengthen-online-lottery-access","title":{"rendered":"Burkina Faso\u2019s digital investment stands to strengthen online lottery access"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
National connectivity upgrade is expected to improve access to digital lottery services and mobile gaming platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Burkina Faso.- Burkina Faso is investing CFA61bn (\u20ac93m) in digital infrastructure<\/strong> in 2026, a move that stands to strengthen national connectivity<\/strong> and improve access<\/strong> to online services, including lottery<\/strong> and betting platforms<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The government approved the funding<\/strong> as part of its 2026 digital strategy, which focuses on expanding broadband coverage<\/strong>, deploying fibre-optic networks, developing mini data centres and accelerating the digitisation of public services<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A report in We Are Tech report stated: \u201cThe 2026 Annual Work Plan will include priority <\/strong>initiatives such as expansion of mobile network coverage<\/strong> to underserved areas and deployment of fibre-optic connectivity, along with operationalisation of mini-data centres and digitisation of administrative procedures.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n While the government\u2019s plan focuses on public services and general connectivity, the enhanced <\/strong>infrastructure stands to create a stronger foundation for wider access<\/strong> to online lottery platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For the National Lottery of Burkina Faso <\/strong>(LONAB), mobile engagement<\/strong> is already visible on its official website, where a QR code promotes the Lonabet app. Enhanced connectivity will allow players<\/strong> to check draw results digitally, participate in mobile lotteries and access other online services more easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n LONAB continues to operate a range of national lottery and betting products<\/strong>, including Pari Mutuel Urban Betting (PMU\u2019B), instant games and lotto draws. The promotion of mobile apps alongside traditional lottery services reflects the growing intersection<\/strong> of digital engagement and established<\/strong> gaming products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As Burkina Faso accelerates its digital transformation in 2026, the lottery sector stands to benefit<\/strong> from enhanced connectivity, offering players a more accessible, reliable<\/strong> and modern gaming experience nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\nDigital connectivity and lottery access<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n